The API® pH Test & Adjuster Kit not only allows you to easily and accurately test the pH level in your freshwater aquarium, but also allows you to adjust it to a safe parameter for your fish. The pH Test & Adjuster Kit tests pH from 6.0 to 7.6, and includes bottles of pH Up and pH Down to modify pH in aquarium water to desired levels. Product contains 250 tests, so you can get the most out of your kit for years of fast, accurate testing.
We recommend that you take a few minutes each week to monitor your aquarium conditions and create a better underwater world for your fish. Testing your aquarium water has never been so easy or accurate!
1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of
water to be tested (to the line on
the tube).
2. Add 3 drops of pH Test Solution,
holding dropper bottle upside
down in a completely vertical
position to assure uniformity of
drops.
3. Cap the test tube and invert tube
several times to mix solution.
4. Read the test results by comparing
the color of the solution to the pH
Color Card. The tube should be
viewed in a well-lit area against the
white area of the card. The closest
match indicates the pH of the water
sample.
Rinse the test tube with
clean water after use.
Recommended pH Levels
A pH of 7.0 is ideal when keeping
a community aquarium containing a
variety of tropical fish. Goldfish and
livebearers prefer a pH of 7.5. Many
Amazonian fish, like angelfish and
neon tetras, prefer a pH of 6.5 to 6.8.
Mollies and swordtails thrive at pH 7.2
to 7.5. To raise or lower the pH of a
freshwater aquarium, use API pH UP®
or pH DOWN®. To automatically adjust
pH to a preset level, use API PROPER
pH® 6.5, 7.0, or 7.5
Why Test pH?
pH is the measure of acidity of water. A pH reading of 7.0 is neutral. A pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline, and a pH lower than 7.0 is acidic. Maintaining the aquarium at the proper pH ensures optimal water quality. The pH should be tested weekly, since natural materials in the aquarium (such as fish waste and uneaten food) can cause pH changes.
Testing Tips
The minimum pH reading for this kit is 6.0 and the maximum is 7.6. Under extreme water conditions, readings below the minimum will read 6.0 and above the maximum will read 7.6. pH adjustments outside the range of this kit will not show any changes until the pH of the aquarium water is within the range of this kit. When keeping livebearers, goldfish, African Cichlids or marine fish and invertebrates use the API HIGH RANGE pH TEST KIT.